NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
C-1/D Visas: Crewman Visas
Individual C-1/D visas are issued to
crewmembers of international airlines and to aliens required for the normal
operation and service of a vessel. In the case of the later, in determining who
qualifies for the C-1/D visa, we take into consideration the individual's
responsibilities and activities on the ship. For example the most commonly
issued C-1/D visas are to crew members of cruise liners and include, but are not
limited to, beauticians, entertainers, engineers, and lifeguards.
DRY DOCK
Crewmen who are to service a vessel in dry dock require the appropriate
work (H-2) visas unless the work
is being done under warranty in which case, they qualify for the B-1 visa.
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PRIVATE YACHT
If you will be working on a private yacht under a foreign flag sailing out of a foreign port and cruising
in U.S. waters for more than 29 days, you require a B-1 visa.
If you are working on a U.S. flag yacht, you will require the appropriate
work (H-2) visa.
HOLIDAY
If you wish to remain in the United States for
a holiday after your period of employment, you will be required to apply for
admission as a visitor on a B-2 visa. However, if you enter the U.S.
aboard a cruise liner, which participates in the Visa Waiver Program,
you may be eligible to enter visa free. You should check with the cruise liner before traveling.
DEPENDENTS OF CREWMEN
Dependents of crewmen (D) visa holders who are accompanying the alien to the U.S. may be eligible for
B-2 visas. Note: Visa free travel under the Visa Waiver Program is only
available to those who enter the United States aboard a participating carrier. Many shipping companies
are not participating carriers.
HOW DO I APPLY AS A CREWMEMBER/CREW (C-1/D) VISA?
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